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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KM8J2CA40KU••••••2019 Hyundai TUCSON
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2019 Hyundai TUCSON build (11 vs 6).
11on this build
379on the model
66builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 6Service Brakes 2Vehicle Speed Control 2Fuel/propulsion System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireJan 2024
I was driving on the highway. The engine began making a ticking noise that momentarily went away and then quickly got louder. I saw white smoke out of the back, pulled over, and then saw black smoke from the front. The check engine light only momentarily came out AFTER the white…
Unknown Or OthercrashJun 2022
The contact leased a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated on four separate occasions while driving and without warning, the vehicle jerked and lunged forward. The contact then stated that the second time while idled in line behind another vehicle, the vehicle jerked and then…
Power TrainOct 2025
High oil consumption, Taken to dealer for oil consumption test, Have to drive vehicle 1000 miles , Then take vehicle back to dealership to see how many quotes of all I’ve burnt or lost recheck oil levels
EngineSep 2024
I have had to replace the exhaust manifold and catalytic converter twice since owning my car. I have owned my car since 2020 and bought it at 23,000 miles. The car now has 100,000 miles - all highway. The code P0240 has displayed again and the dealership said I need to replace…
Vehicle Speed ControlMay 2024
On 05/11/2024, I accelerated onto the freeway at which point my vehicle would no longer go past 50 mph with the pedal to the floor. I had my two small children in the car at the time. It was dangerous as cars around us were going 65+ mph. The check engine light started blinking…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KM8J2CA40KU065309 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.